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Exploration Station
I received two emails over the weekend that I want to share with you.Carolyn's Exploration Station. I can't believe she finished before me. She started a week late. She ripped it out after the first...
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I didn't want to
Beth is really enjoying mosaic knitting. Want to know more about the technique? Take a look at the latest Twist Collective - Barbara Gregory wrote an interesting article.Pattern: Autumn Basket...
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Rasta in Brooklyn
A new book from Malabrigo arrived today. All the designs are made in Rasta.Super Bulky, 100% merino wool 90 yards per skein 150 grams per skein. Single. Slightly felted Be sure to get enough yarn to...
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Happy Saturday
It was good to be back at work today. Staying home isn't my idea of fun.Ann has been busy. There isn't enough knitting time in the day so sometimes it's better to pack up yarn and ship it to someone...
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Knitting and Football
Today was a day for resting. Many, many football games and a bit of knitting.My scarf is growing. I really like the cables. Different than the regular 'slip 2 on a cable needle, hold at back, knit 2...
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Wheaten
Here is the wrap that Ann knit. I have wanted to make this for a long time and finally caved and had someone else make it for me.Pattern: Wheaten (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: 4 skeins of tosh merino...
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New patterns
Classic Elite's Web-Letter just arrived and there is a great cowl pattern in three colours of Chateau and Chalet.This cowl from Beth Paustian is knit with a four-stitch, two-row repeat. However, it is...
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Marian
I'm feeling much better but still don't want to work on a thinking knitting project. Mix that with all the amazing colours of Malabrigo Rasta that arrived and here is what you get.Pattern: Marian (free...
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Finished!
A newsletter went out this morning because it hit me that I haven't published our Christmas Hours yet. Here they are. We will be open between Christmas and New Years. Your presents will be finished and...
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I'm on a roll
I finished the cowl last night. Rasta is very addictive. The yarn is super soft and is so nice to knit with. And very quick. You can't beat a cowl in an evening.Pattern: Textured Cowl (free on...
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More Cowls
Beth has been busy knitting. Mosaic Knitting has her interest right now. Colourwork but you are only working with one colour every row. You can read more about Mosaic Knitting on knitty.com.Pattern:...
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Cables
It's been a cable day and the Tangle Scarf is growing.The pattern repeat is 16 rows - two rows have cables and the other 14 are just knits and purls. I only have one complaint with the project. I've...
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I can't stop
I knit another cowl in Rasta on Saturday. It's an addiction. I'm not sure I will be able to stop until I have knit every colour. This one is my own design. I can't keep doing the same pattern :) Which...
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Pom Poms
There is a new Classic Elite Web-Letter today.From the designer, MegAs a knitter who is perpetually cold this time of year, I find myself wearing cowls when I'm outdoors, at work and even while...
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A Contest from Mrs. Crosby
We just received an email from Mrs. Crosby and this sounds exciting. Dear Hearts,As the dusk of the year draws in, I have taken in the evenings to poring over photographs–some submitted to our Ravelry...
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Baby Alpaca and Bamboo - YUMMY
I started Flor de Maio - a cowl from Classic Elite's latest Web-Letter.Chateau is great to work with. Baby Alpaca mixed with Bamboo. It feels yummy on your hands.The first 7 rows are simple. Knit or...
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Rowan Loves....
At the beginning of January we will be traveling to Phoenix, Arizona for TNNA. This is the trade show that we go to twice a year to buy new yarns, books, needles, bags and accessories for the store....
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Sad Tale
I just got off the phone with Beth. She's at our house cleaning the floors and boxed herself into the kitchen. She had a few minutes to kill until the floor was dry so she called me in the store.The...
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The sad tale continues...
Yesterday's post wasn't an hour old when this text came from Beth.Seriously. I might make her go back to garter stitch. :)Here is the bag of the sadness.Beth brought her knitting over last night and I...
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Three More Sleeps
Maybe Santa needs some last minute help to fill your stocking?What about a ball of Opal sock yarn. Meet Play. Fun new colours.How about a new basket? Maybe a touch big for your stocking but...
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